“I had to rescue the next door children by boat. I have never experienced anything as frightening in my life though I have extensive maritime experience.

Flooding in the village of Bontnewydd near Caernarfon on Boxing Day

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“We are moving out today to rent another house in Caernarfon which is being refunded through the insurance company thankfully.”

Alun Ffred Jones AM, who visited the Jones’ and other residents affected by the floods near Parc Y Dre in Caernarfon, called on Natural Resources Wales and Gwynedd Council to determine what can be done to protect homes in the future.

Natural Resources Wales Head of Operations for North Wales Sian Williams said they are continuing to investigate the flooding while a Gwynedd Council spokesman said officers will visit the site as part of the probe in the near future.

The council spokesman added: “When there is flooding, during severe weather or high tides, the council will try to supply sandbags to people who ask for them if there is a high risk of imminent flooding of the property.

“The Council’s ability to supply sandbags depends on the workers’ availability because of the extent and severity of the floods.”

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